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Student learning Journey

CANTERBURY CHRIST CHURCH UNIVERSITY

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02 Jun 2026 at 09:50

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process conducted by Canterbury Christ Church University pertains to the 'Student Learning Journey' project, which falls under the industry category of software packages and information systems. This procurement is targeted at the provision of IT software designed to capture and record student learning journey records, with a specific delivery focus in the region of UKJ44. The procurement method was 'limited', using an award procedure without prior publication due to the protection of intellectual property rights. Key dates of note include the signed contract date of 1st September 2025, with the process in its completion stage as of 2nd June 2026. The awarded contract was valued at £677,806 and was specifically awarded to Academia Ltd.

This tender presents a growth opportunity for businesses specialising in IT software, particularly those with expertise in developing software solutions for educational purposes. Companies that can provide niche software within the education sector and those with the capability to develop systems that adhere to intellectual property constraints are well-suited to compete. Although the opportunity was secured through a specific agreement and not open via a wider competitive process, businesses in the realm of special education services or software development can potentially collaborate or consider similar niches within public procurement in the future.

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Notice Title

Student learning Journey

Notice Description

Provision of IT software to capture and record student learning journey records.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of IT software to capture and record student learning journey records.

Procurement Information

Although alternative platforms are available, the cost of change of this business-critical software was unaffordable. The contract was awarded via the Software Licence Resellers Agreement (SLRA ITS4042 SU).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ab35
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051772-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

80340000 - Special education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£677,806 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 20259 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CANTERBURY CHRIST CHURCH UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CANTERBURY
Postcode
CT1 1QU
Post Town
Canterbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ44 East Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ44 East Kent

Local Authority
Canterbury
Electoral Ward
Barton
Westminster Constituency
Canterbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACADEMIA

Further Information

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